As she poses for Maxim Australia's February 2012 issue, Sophie Monk says that there are always mixed emotions when a men's magazine comes calling, asking for a front cover shoot.

The 32-year-old pop singer and model also said that she believes a sense of humour is more important than how she looks in a bikini top.

"I've always felt my sense of humour was more important than how I look in a bikini top," the Daily Telegraph quoted her as saying.

"Funny enough, it seems the men's magazine game begged to differ and the offers kept rolling in. Soon the anxiety went out the window."

"My take on shooting for men's magazines is that I love entertaining people and being creative, so I approach every shoot wanting to bring something fresh."

"I have to admit, a lot of my fans are men and it's flattering to think they still think I rate in the looks department, as much as it is very cool when women say they relate to me and I''m down to earth."

"The trick is to use your assets without becoming a stuck-up diva."

"The downside of Hollywood is, of course, that you are always competing in the beauty Olympics, whether you like it or not."

"Frankly if you want to appear on screen -- from TV to cinema or even YouTube -- your sense of humour needs to be presented in a nice package."

"I never imagined putting emphasis on image or weight, but you soon realise it comes with the game."

Monk added that she'll carry on her shoots for men's magazines for as long as "it's still entertaining".

"It''s all good fun for now and as long as it's still entertaining I'll do it, but I get a better kick out of things like radio, when you can entertain and it doesn't matter what you look like," she added.

Iranian actress exiled over nude photoshoot

An Iranian actress has been banned from returning to her homeland after appearing naked in a photoshoot for a French magazine.

Golshifteh Farahani, co-star of the 2008 spy drama Body of Lies with Leonardo DiCaprio, moved from native Iran to Paris a year ago.

She appeared in the news magazine Madame Le Figaro in protest against the ultra-conservative cultural policies, which she claims are restricting Iran's film industry.

"I was told by a Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guide official that Iran does not need any actors or artists and 'you may offer your artistic services somewhere else'," the Independent quoted her as saying.

Meanwhile, she got praise from some fans for her courage in tackling a taboo subject among Muslim women.

Rihanna goes gymming in bikini

While most people prefer dressing down when they hit the gym, sporting loose tracksuit bottoms and tee-shirts to be the most comfortable while exercising, Rihanna recently hit the gym in a tiny two piece.

The singer opted for something slightly more daring in Hawaii, sharing a picture of herself on her Twitter page wearing just a tiny white bikini as she posed on a crosstrainer.

The 23-year-old teamed the triangle two-piece with a pair of huge sunglasses, and tweeted the shot with the caption: Haha, come tap this @Khloekardashian!!!' the Daily Mail reported.

Rihanna later posted a series of other shots showing her messing around with friends while wearing the sexy two-piece.

One showed her blowing a kiss to the camera while displaying her curves, while she laid on her front for another picture.

And when someone on Twitter asked her what the secrets to her incredible figure are, she replied: "Angles/Lighting/Photoshop :)"

Zooey Deschanel relies on her fringe for style

Zooey Deschanel insists that her appeal lies in her fringe and she always regrets growing it out.

The 32-year-old actress struggles to understand why she ever attempts to change her style because she always reverts to the same look.

"I'm all bangs (fringe) and eyes. There have been periods when I've grown my bangs out, but I always cut them back, so it's like, why go through the trouble?!" Contactmusic quoted her as telling Allure Magazine.

The New Girl actress also believes that women should be allowed to "express who they are", and so she doesn't see any problem with females dressing in a girly fashion if that's how they want to look.

"If you feel like dressing like a girl, there's nothing wrong with that."

"I don't know why femininity should be associated with weakness. Women should be free to express who they are without thinking, I need to act like a man, or I need to tone it down to be successful. That's a very good way to keep women down," she added.

Image: Zooey DeschanelPhotographs: Cover of Black Book Magazine, June 2008

Angelina Jolie prefers 'comfortable robe' over designer dresses at home

Angelina Jolie has been stepping out in the most glamorous of outfits this awards season, but she insists that she's more comfortable at home in a dressing gown.

The 36-year-old says that while the world may see her in fancy frocks, the reality is that she's most often dressed down in a robe and is running around after partner Brad Pitt and their six kids, the Daily Express reported.

"As mothers we wake up and make sure our kids are okay. I'm the person in the robe trying to make the coffee for everyone," she said.

Michelle Williams says being sexy is a negative thing

Michelle Williams feels that her work has "never been sexy" despite picking up a Golden Globe and Bafta nomination for her role as the sexiest woman in the world in My Week with Marilyn.

The 31-year-old, who has delivered a stunning performance as Marilyn in her new film, told GQ Magazine that her first role as naughty teenager Jen Lindley in Dawson's Creek made her realise that being sexy can be negative.

"I wouldn't say that that would be one of my first qualities as a human being -- being sexy," the Mirror quoted her as saying.

"And I think because my character on Dawson's Creek was sexy...sexualised...sexual...I saw all the negative attention and connotations that can come along with that. And that those things can keep people from seeing you clearly."

"When you play sexy you're kind of playing just for men."

"That is something you have to police and turn it on its head."

"I mean, sexuality has been a part of my work, obviously -- Blue Valentine -- but it's never been sexy. It hasn't been beautiful," she added.

Vanessa Hudgens auctioning gown for cancer charity

Vanessa Hudgens has revealed that she is auctioning off the dress she wore to the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards to raise cash for a cancer charity.

Bidding for the silk Candie's Couture gown began on Monday and the auction will continue on eBay.com until February 2.

All proceeds from the sale will go to 'Stand Up To Cancer'.

"I am proud to continue to support Stand Up To Cancer and all the incredible work they do. Cancer touches all of our lives in some way and I am honoured to donate this gorgeous Candie's Couture gown to help to raise funds and awareness for this important initiative," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

"Sometimes I'm ultra-feminine, then I'm chilled out and comfy, then I want to be super-glam. It's fun being a woman! Although I have learnt what suits my body shape. I now also try to dress for myself rather than for approval," she said.

"My new collection is feminine and flirty, yet still supportive. My priority was to give body confidence and to be sexy, yet flatter and give great support. It's for real women who lead busy lives but still want to look and feel gorgeous."

"I always have real women in mind. My aim is to make them look the best they can. If a man is lucky enough to see her in her undies, he'll find her even more attractive as they enhance what she's got," she added.